Throughout my 21-year career, I've heard a variety of advice including:It's on me, the employee, to seek career opportunities (which, when I was 25, was confusing).
When feeling like I was spinning my wheels, seek advice (which made more sense, but I didn't know who to talk to).
Plus, career advice is never one-size-fits-all.
If you're at a crossroads, here are four tips that might help you as you decide whether having a mentor is right for you.
Proactiveness: My mentor gave me thought exercises and homework to help me find the next steps in my career.
Persons:
—, I've, Jim VandeHei, that's, VandeHei, It's, mentee, Condoleezza Rice, Laura Newinski
Organizations:
KPMG, Service, Research